Osage County, MO (August 21, 2025) – A two-vehicle collision on US Highway 63 left one man injured Thursday morning just north of Maries Avenue in Osage County. The crash occurred at approximately 8:15 a.m. and was investigated by Trooper D.H. Crafton of Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F.
According to the official crash report, a 2013 GMC Sierra driven by a 73-year-old man from Westphalia attempted to cross US-63 northbound and was struck by a 2023 Ford Transit traveling in the same direction. The impact caused the GMC to veer off the roadway and collide with a road sign.
The 73-year-old driver of the GMC, who was not wearing a seat belt, sustained minor injuries and was transported by Osage Ambulance to Capital Region Medical Center. The driver of the Ford Transit, a 53-year-old man from St. James, was properly restrained and did not report injuries at the scene.
Both vehicles sustained substantial damage—the GMC was totaled and towed by Toebben’s Towing, while the Ford Transit sustained moderate damage and was towed by Ron Dishman Towing.
The crash remains under investigation.
We extend our best wishes for a full and swift recovery to the injured driver.
Rural Crossing Collisions on US 63 in Missouri
Highway 63 is a major corridor through central Missouri, and crashes like the one near Maries Ave are common in areas where local roads intersect with fast-moving traffic. In this case, a vehicle crossing from a side road was struck by a northbound van—a classic scenario in rural right-of-way crashes.
Drivers attempting to cross or merge onto divided highways must judge the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles carefully. Failure to yield in time, especially when traveling at rural highway speeds, frequently results in T-bone or angle collisions, which are among the most dangerous types of impacts.
In this incident, the lack of seat belt use by the injured driver likely contributed to the injury sustained, even though the crash was not fatal. Seat belts significantly reduce the risk of ejection and serious trauma in side-impact crashes.
For victims, even minor injuries can lead to medical expenses, time away from work, and insurance challenges—especially when one vehicle is totaled, as in this case.
At Local Accident Reports, we’re committed to helping victims of rural crashes like this one in Osage County get the support they need. From medical guidance to legal resources, our team connects you with information and services that help you move forward. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a crash on US-63, contact us today to begin your recovery journey.
